According to the organisers there were almost 7,000 entries this year so it is great to have been selected in such a strong field. To see the judges final selections please go to either 2014 Finalists (Single Images) and 2014 Finalists (Series Competition). The main winner for Best Single Image and the main winner for Best series as well as the three Category Winners (Single Images) and the Runner-Up prize (Series) will be announced at the Renaissance Photography Prize 2014 awards ceremony on Wednesday 10th September.

The photo they have selected is one from my set on the London Gay Pride Festival of two men kissing. I’m really pleased that this image has been chosen as I always felt it had a lot of power visually for being only a spontaneous, instinctive shot of a couple on a dance floor.

I was using a wide angle lens that day so I was close to them as it looks. Shots like these are only possible if the subjects around you are relaxed with you being there so I’m very grateful for the trust that was given from everyone around. It’s so much about attitude and the way you carry yourself and I’ve been very fortunate to have many unpaid tutors push and nudge me in the right direction when it comes to this.